Electric Trains
Squeeze
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When I was crowned a mummy's boy by friends I didn't like I made a meal of trips to school upon my father's bike I used to sit between his legs, perched on a piece of wood If it ever rained on us, I'd slip beneath his hood And at home the radio was on From Julie Andrews to Jerry Garcia Life was all fun and games I was out of my head and underneath my bed Playing with electric trains At home the stereo was on My head was filled with rock I played a willow cricket bat guitar And soloed round the clock My records stacked up in a pile Collected from the charts And Top of the Pops Kneeling with torchlight shining Before me in my bed My eyeballs stuck in readers wives Pubic hairs proudly counted everyday Manhood took me slowly Out into the milky way I chased the girls and made them cry My hair grew down my back The passing of my teenage years Were spent down in the sack I played guitar and formed a band I puked up all night long As people came to sit and stare While I raced through my songs The sound of music passed by me Just like the Grateful Dead
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Written by: CHRIS DIFFORD, GLENN TILBROOK
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Electric Trains" is a song by the British band, Squeeze. It was released in 1995 and is part of the album "Ridiculous."
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Song's Chart PerformanceIt reached number 23 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of their most successful hits in the mid-1990s.
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Song's GenreThe genre of "Electric Trains" is classified as new wave, pop-rock, and post-punk which exhibits Squeeze's diverse musical style.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of this song are autobiographical and penned by Squeeze's lyricist and co-lead vocalist, Chris Difford. It reflects on his teenage years, with the 'Electric Trains' metaphor referring to his escapism fascination.
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Song's ArrangementThe arrangement was done by Glenn Tilbrook, the other leader of the band. The song exemplifies Tilbrook's melodic composition style, combining catchy hooks with intricate guitar leads.
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Band's BackgroundSqueeze is known for their brand of new wave and power pop and were compared to the Beatles for their catchy songs and smart lyrics. They even gained fame in America with hits like "Tempted" and "Black Coffee in Bed."
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Album's Performance"Ridiculous", the album featuring "Electric Trains", had moderate success peaking at number 50 on the UK Albums Charts but was critically praised for its collection of creative and well-crafted pop songs.
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Song's ReceptionSince its release, "Electric Trains" has received continuous positive reviews for its clever lyrics and catchy melody. It remains one of Squeeze's most beloved songs.
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Music VideoThere's a music video for "Electric Trains" that portrays quoted scenes reflecting the lyrics, featuring the band performing the song in various settings.
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Song's Legacy"Electric Trains" has been included in several compilations albums of Squeeze's greatest hits, proof of its enduring popularity.
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